Inducing
ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo succeed in persuading or causing someone to do something; to bring about or give rise to.
ɪnˈdjuːs
To cause or bring about (an action or condition).
The advertisement was designed to induce customers to buy the product.
💡 Simply: Inducing is like convincing someone to do something or making something happen. For example, if you promise a fun activity to your friends to get them to come to your party, you're inducing them!
👶 For kids: To make something happen or make someone do something.
More Examples
The report induced a wave of panic among investors.
The use of certain drugs can induce sleep.
The detective attempted to induce a confession from the suspect.
How It's Used
"The doctor decided to induce labor to ensure the baby's and mother's health."
"The government hopes to induce investment by offering tax incentives."
"The therapist tried to induce a state of relaxation in her patient."
To cause a particular feeling, state, or condition.
ɪnˈdjuːs
To cause (a state or condition) to be felt or experienced.
The argument induced feelings of anxiety in the audience.
💡 Simply: Inducing can also mean to make someone feel something or get into a certain state, like inducing happiness or sleepiness.
👶 For kids: To make someone feel something or become a certain way.
More Examples
The heat of the day induced a sense of lethargy.
The calming music induced a state of relaxation.
The stressful environment induced a state of panic.
How It's Used
"The medication induced drowsiness in the patient."
"The hypnotherapist induced a state of trance in the volunteer."
From Latin *inducere* ('to lead in, bring in, persuade'), from *in-* ('in') + *ducere* ('to lead'). The word's development traces a path from physical leading to figurative persuasion or bringing about an effect.
Historically, the word has been used in both medical and legal contexts, referring to the act of bringing about a specific outcome or action.
Memory tip
Imagine IN-DUCING a group of ducks to follow you: you're persuading or leading them to do something.
Word Origin
"to lead"